Fishing for Taillight shiner

Notropis maculatus

The taillight shiner is a small freshwater fish typically measuring 2-3 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It features a slender, silvery body with a distinctive dark spot near its tail. Inhabiting slow-moving streams and ponds, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Taillight shiners are social, often schooling in groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Taillight shiner

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